i was walking past the backside of a restaurant at night and there was a large pile of live large Dungeness crabs up against the building. I took one of the crabs and buttoned my jacket over it and walked away. After a block or so the restaurant personnel came after me. I ran for a while and they finally caught up with me and made me give the crab back. They were not mad at me, just happy to get their crab back.
This dream may symbolize a feeling of guilt over taking something that doesn't belong to you. The live Dungeness crab in the dream may also represent something that you desire or covet, but that is not rightfully yours. The fact that you tried to hide it by buttoning your jacket over it suggests a sense of deception, as if you know you are not supposed to have it. The chasing and subsequent return of the crab in the dream may represent a resolution of the guilt or feeling of impropriety, as the restaurant personnel were not angry with you, but relieved to have the crab returned. This dream may be encouraging you to examine any areas in your waking life where you may be feeling guilty or dishonest, and to take steps to make things right and alleviate those feelings.